CAS flowers

Hi!
Here's two more CAS cards. This time with flowers from Neat and Tangled.
Til verdens beste venn means "For the best friend in the world".

The MISTI was essential in making these cards! :)


Supplies: 

Stamps: Scandinavian Prints by Neat and Tangled, and "Til verdens beste venn" from Norsk Stempelblad.
Inks: Simon Says Stamp: Rosie Cheeks and Green Apple. Hero Arts: Butter Bar, Soft Pool, Orange Soda and Charcoal.
Other: Die from My Favorite Things, green cardstock from Simon Says Stamp, and white cardstock from Neenah. And of course, my MISTI.



Have a nice day! :)

Simon Says, Tag you're it challenge

Hi! :)

Here's my entry to the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday challenge, Tag You're It!


Supplies:

Stamps: My Favorite Things Bold Blooms and Wood Plank background. Gratulerer from Norsk Stempelblad.
Dies: My Favorite Things Bold Blooms Die-Namics and Stitched Traditional tag STAX.
Cardstock: Simon Says Stamp Doll pink, and Neenah.
Inks: Hero Arts: Orange Soda, Bubble Gum and Butter Bar. Ranger Dye ink: Lilypad, Electric Lime and Grape Soda. I've also used Versamark and Versafine Onyx Black.
Other: MISTI and BigShot.

Quick MISTI trick for narrow stamps. (I LOVE my MISTI! )

Hi!

Just wanted to share this quick tip. :)

Very narrow stamps, like flower stems, balloon strings etc. can be a bit tricky. If you position them on the paper, the stamps will fall over, and you can't just pick it up with the MISTI lid. Trying to find the perfect position for the stamp by moving it around until it's in the right place can take a little time. But with this trick, it's super easy to place the stamp in the perfect position.

1. Thin stamps fall over to the side, so it's hard to pick it up with the MISTI lid.

2. Put the stamp aside for a few seconds.
Close the MISTI and place a post it note on the outside of the lid, in the exact spot you want your
stamp. Make sure you place the top of your post it where you want the top of the stamp.

3. Open the MISTI. Align your stamp with the post it. Easy peasy!

5 & 6. Ink up your stamp, and be amazed by your creation! ;)







The stamps are from the Scandinavian Prints stamp set, by Neat and Tangled.
(The cards I made is coming soon. :) )

Sunny birthday card for a child

A birthday card probably best suited for a very young child. :)

Christmas stamps for a summer themed birthday card, because why not? :P
(Also because I had all of these things lying on my desk, not knowing what to do with them... Lol! )


Supplies:

My Favorite Things: Cloud Cover-Up, Blueprints 13 (Cut in half with another die, to make the hills.)

Avery Elle: Kitsch Christmas stamps and dies.

Lawn Fawn: Spring Showers.

Simon Says Stamp: Stitched Slopes & Hills, white, green and blue cardstock.

Other: Copic Sketch markers, MISTI, enamel hearts from MME, and Gratulerer med dagen from Norsk Stempelblad.

Dear Mom

Yet another CAS card. Almost a one layer card. ;)

I think this stamped image is so beautiful, I didn't want to add anything else, except a small sentiment that says Dear Mom in Norwegian.


I've stamped the image with Versamark, and embossed with clear embossing powder, and coloured it with my Copic Sketch markers. I'm not sure if this will harm my markers, but I couldn't see anything happening to the embossed lines, or the markers, so I took the chance. (I've heard that clear embossing powder is fine, but coloured will "melt" and ruin the marker. Not sure if that's true.)

Supplies: 

Stamps: Mother & Child, from Whiff Of Joy, and Kjære mamma from Norsk Stempelblad.
Cardstock: White cardstock from Simon Says Stamp, and Desert Storm from Neenah.
Other: Versamark ink, clear detail embossing powder from Simon Says Stamp, Blueprints 13 from My Favorite Things, Copic Sketch markers, and my MISTI.


Have a nice day! :)

CAS cards

Supplies:

Simon Says Stamp: Heart of Flowers die and cardstock.
My Favorite Things: Blueprints 13 & 20
Norsk Stempelblad: Sentiment stamp (Happy birthday in norwegian.)
Other: MISTI, Versafine Onyx Black, 3D foam tape from Best Creation, and enamel dots from Doodlebug.

Supplies:

Paper: X-Press It blending card, and cardstock from Simon Says Stamp. Glitter cardstock from Flying Tiger Copenhagen.
Dies: Blueprints 13 & 20 from My Favorite Things.
Stamps: Eat Cake & Celebrate, from Concord & 9th.
Ink: MFT Hybrid ink, and Versafine Onyx Black.
Other: MISTI and Copic Sketch markers.

TGF Mermaid

Hi!

I've had this lovely digistamp from The Greeting Farm for a while, and finally I printed her out and tried to colour her. I also made a simple background with my Copics, and some circle stamps and white pigment ink. Not sure if I'm happy with it. :/ I liked the way the mermaid turned out, not so much the rest of the card. If I add anything else than a clean, white background, I suddenly feel like I have to add more and more embellishment, or else it feels like something is missing... I don't know. I think I prefer very clean & simple! :P This card feels like it got lost somewhere between clean & simple, and a "non CAS".


Anyway, here's a close up of the sparkly mermaid. :) (Her face doesn't look that splotchy IRL.)






Supplies:

Stamps: Mermaid digistamp from The Greeting Farm, Lots of dots from Simon Says Stamp, and a sentiment from Else Irene Meling.
Cardstock: Simon Says Stamp white cardstock, and Perfect Colouring Paper by Holtz.
Other: Copic Sketch markers, white gel pen by Sakura, pearls, Versafine Onyx Black, and Stickles. I also used a die from My Favorite Things, and my MISTI.



Thank you for stopping by! :)

Hipp hipp hurra!

Simple birthday card for a little girl. :)

Supplies:

My Favorite Things: Die-namics Stitched Mini Scallop Circle STAX, Mini Hearts Background and banner from Blueprints 13.
Simon Says Stamp: Cardstock, and the bow from Nutty Over You stamp set.
Inks: Versafine onyx black, and Versamark.
Other: Birthday girl freebie digistamp from Simple Cards & Papercraft 127. Doodlebug enamel dots with glitter. Perfect Colouring paper. White Bazzill canvas. Hipp hipp hurra stamp from Norsk Stempelblad. White gel pen from Sakura. Foam tape from Best Creation Inc. And my MISTI.

Copics:



Thank you for stopping by,
have a nice week!  :)

Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge: Young At Heart

Hello! 

I finally managed to get this card together, for the Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge. 

It's been a long time since I made something "artsy", but it was fun.

Supplies:

Simon Says Stamp: Dies: Sunshine, Hello, Circle Loops and Mini Hearts Outline. I also used the Swirls and dots stencil, and black cardstock.
Ranger: Distress inks: Picked Raspberry, Squeezed Lemonade and Twisted Citron. Blending tools. Transparent matte Texture Paste and Multi Medium Matte. Dina Wakley Gesso.

Norsk Stempelblad: The lady stamp. (I don't remember what stamp set she's from, it's an old one.)

Other: Versafine Onyx Black ink and MFT Hybrid ink. Canson XL Mix Media paper, and Bazzill cardstock. Copic Sketch markers. Best Creation foam tape.


Thank you for stopping by!
Have a nice day!
Ruth :)

Simon Says: Spread your wings (Monday Challenge)

Hi!

Here's my entry for the Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge Spread Your Wings.

Gratulerer med dagen is Happy birthday in norwegian.


Supplies:

Simon Says Stamp: Leanna Butterfly die.
My Favorite Things: Blueprints 20, Petal Circles stencil.
Inks: Distress ink and Versafine.
Other: Neenah cardstock, cardbase from Simon Says Stamp, a norwegian sentiment stamp from Papirloftet, and unknown pearls. I've also used blending tools, and my lovely MISTI. :)


Have a nice day!
Ruth :)

Simon Says: Chill Out

Hi! :)

Here's my entry for the Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge, Chill Out.

In chilly weather, a nice cup of warm coffee sure helps! :)




Stamps:
Sunny Studio: Mug Hugs.
Simon Says Stamp: Cute Snowflakes, and Nutty Over You.

Inks:
Simon Says Stamp Surf Blue and Dark Chocolate, ColorBox Frost White, Versamark watermark ink, and Memento Rich Cocoa.

Papers:
Perfect Colouring Paper, Simon Says cardstock, and sparkly silver paper from Flying Tiger Denmark.

Dies:
Sunny Studio Stamps: Mug Hugs die set.
Simon Says Stamp: Wavy Scallop Stitches.
My Favorite Things: Blueprints 20.

Other:
White embossing powder, Copic Sketch markers, MISTI.


Thank you for stopping by!
Have a nice week! :)

Flippin' awesome

My first card of 2017, hoping there will be many more!

I've used the Recipe for Happiness stamp set, and the Gingham background stamp,
both from My Favorite Things.

I have also used MFT Blueprints 20 and the Pierced Rectangles STAX.

Other supplies: Papirdesign enamel dots, black MFT hybrid ink, Simon Says Stamp ink & cardstock, distress ink, Neenah paper, Copics, and my Mini MISTI.


I'm entering these challenges:
MFT Wednesday Sketch Challenge 314.
Simon Says: Start Afresh
(First time I've used the Recipe for Happiness stamp set, the Dark Chocolate Simon Says ink, and the Gingham background stamp. :-) )

Thank you for stopping by, and have a nice day! :)

Life is better in flip flops

Here's my entry for the Simon Says Stamp Monday challenge, Use patterned paper.

I used stamps and papers from the August 2015 Simon Says Stamp card kit.
The papers are from Simple Stories. I also used some Doodlebug glitter sprinkles, and the C.C. Designs die set Say Cheese.

I'ts my first shaker card. And of course most of the sequins stuck to the edges of the frame...! :P

I used a clear wink of stella glitter pen to add some sparkle to the letters.

Thanks for stopping by!
Have a nice day!

Rainbows & Unicorns

Here's my entry for the Simon Says Stamp challenge, Animal Magic. :)

Stamps: The Greeting Farm Magical Friends stamp set.

Dies: Lawn Fawn Spring Showers, Simon Says Stamp Stitched Slopes and Hills, My Favorite Things Blueprints 20 and 13.

I've also used Distress ink and Copic Brush markers.

Have a nice day! :)

Clean & simple

Stamps from Concord & 9th, stamped with Versafine, and painted with distress ink pads.
Painted Hello, wafer die from Simon Says Stamp. I've also used dies from My Favorite Things.
Cardstock from Bazzill, water color paper from Tim Holtz. Not sure where the sequins are from.
Black enamel dot from Panduro Hobby.

I'm entering these challenges:

Trykkpressa april 2016

Simon Says Wednesday Challenge, Everything Goes



Thanks for stopping by,
have a nice day! :)

Simon Says Stamp, A Bit O' Green

Here's my entry for the A Bit O' Green challenge, over at the

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday challenge blog.

Stamps: Diagonal Stripes from Simon Says Stamp, 

and the sentiment is from Kreativ Hobby.

I have also used dies from My Favorite Things. (Blueprints 14,

Blueprints 13, and Hot Cocoa Cups.)

Inks: Pastel Yellow from Hero Arts, black Versafine, 

and Worn Lipstick Distress ink.

Sequins from the Simon Says Stamp March kit of the month.


Have a nice day! :)

A Purrfect friend

I have used My Favorite Things Cat-itude and Buildable blooms. I cut out the cat using my
K-n-K Element. I have also used dies from My Favorite Things. (Blueprints 14 and 20.)

I painted the cat with Distress inks. The flowers are stamped with Simon Says Stamp dye ink,
and Ranger dye ink. Enamel dots from Papirdesign.


Have a nice day!

Ruth :)

A young guest on my blog. :)

Hi!

Today I'm having a young guest on my blog. :)

My 8 year old son made this card for the Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge.
The challenge this time was "Stencil it".


He used Distress inks in the colors Stormy Sky and Chipped Saphire, and blended it onto
the panel with a blending tool, and then flicked some water on. When it was dry he applied modeling paste through a star stencil. (Waiting for the paste to dry was super boring! ;) )

He used a die from My Favorite Things to cut the banner, and stamped Happy Birthday, using the MISTI stamp tool and Versafine ink.

He used the Scor Pal to score the card base, and adhered his panel on it. The banner with the sentiment is mounted on foam tape.


I really hope you like his card! :)
He was very happy with it, and pointed out that he's just a beginner, and not like me, "who make like maybe FIVE cards a year!!" LOL!

Stencil and stamp is from Practical Publishing. (It was a freebie in a magazine.)
The large stitched panel, and the small fishtail banner are dies from My Favorite Things.


Thank you for stopping by! :)

(PS. He would love some kind comments on his card. :) )

Happy new year!

Here's 3 new, quick and easy cards. All made with the January 2016 Simon Says Stamp card kit of the month.

I have also used dies from My Favorite Things.
The snowflake on the third card is a die from C.C. Design.

Sending you warm hugs is from the Merry Christmoose stamp set from My Favorite Things.

Driving home for christmas ♥

I saw this idea somewhere on Pinterest or Instagram, and just had to make my own.
Found the PERFECT car today! Looking at this makes me ridiculously happy! :D LOVE it! ♥

The car is bought in a Vivo bookstore, it's a Classic 1967 Beetle, from Kinsmart,
and the christmas tree is from Nille. Twine from Doodlebug.